Hikirikumpa - Mohana, Gajapati

Hikirikumpa is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Liliguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hikirikumpa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hikirikumpa is 413831. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Hikirikumpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hikirikumpa

As per Census 2011, Hikirikumpa village has a total population of 229 people, consisting of 106 males and 123 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 1,160 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hikirikumpa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Hikirikumpa

Hikirikumpa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Hikirikumpa

Hikirikumpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Hikirikumpa is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Hikirikumpa is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hikirikumpa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hikirikumpa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Hikirikumpa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hikirikumpa village are given below:

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